On Feb 11, 3:31*pm, Andy > wrote:
> merryb said...
>
> >> > Andy > wrote :
> >> I don't smoke anymore. Five years this September 1st.
>
> >> Best,
> > Good for you! Not an easy habit to quit, but worth it. Did you gain
> > weight like I did? I asked a dr about that, and he told me your
> > metabolism slows about 19% when you quit...
>
> merryb,
>
> I did put on some poundage. NO THANKS TO R.F.C!!! <VBG>
>
> I quit cold turkey (which I DO like with mayo on a roll!).
>
> I quit purely for financial reasons. When the price of cigs reached
> $4.00/pack I just decided I'm not gonna pay the tobacco company that much
> to kill myself!
>
> As you know we both enjoy the side-benefit of a better sense of taste AND
> smell.
>
> Best,
>
> Andy

I tried the gum, which worked well, but then I realized it was just a
different monkey on my back, so I went cold turkey, also (which I also
like with bacon)